Wellington Regional Trails
A section of the Chimney Sweep trail in Ngā Ara o Rangituhi. For mountain bikers only, the dirt track winds down a grassy hill overlooking Porirua.

A sweeping downhill trail with a chimney jump and other fun features.

Length

611m

Uses

Mountain Biking

Type

Single track

Mountain Bike Grade

Intermediate: Grade 3

Profile

295m highest point

Dogs

No

About the trail 

Chimney Sweep is a fun flowing trail for intermediate riders. The track is a 600 metre downhill ride via a chimney jump, rock garden feature and a few tight corners. This trail is for mountain bikers only.

A section of the Chimney Sweep trail in Ngā Ara o Rangituhi. For mountain bikers only, the dirt track winds down a grassy hill overlooking Porirua.
A section of the Chimney Sweep trail in Ngā Ara o Rangituhi. For mountain bikers only, the dirt track winds down a grassy hill overlooking Porirua.
A section of the Chimney Sweep trail in Ngā Ara o Rangituhi. For mountain bikers only, the dirt track winds down a grassy hill overlooking Porirua.

Getting there 

  • Start at the top of Te Ara Utiwai and ride 500m down Farm Road until you reach the start of Chimney Sweep on the left.
  • Alternatively, start from the Raiha Street entrance to Ngā Ara o Rangituhi and ride 2km up Farm Road to the start of the trail.
  • There are regular bus and train services to Porirua and the surrounding area. Timetables are available from Metlink.

Know before you go

This trail is exposed to the elements.

For more tips and advice before heading out on Wellington’s trails check out our before you go section.

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